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The NFL remains in "fact-finding and monitor mode" with regard to Watson, who had 22 civil lawsuits filed against him earlier this offseason, NFL reporter Josina Anderson reports.

Shortly after the end of the 2020 regular season, it leaked that Watson was dissatisfied with the Texans organization and as a result requested a trade. Those rumors were swept aside when accusations of inappropriate conduct and sexual assault were levied against him in March and April, and while he skipped the entire offseason program the league did its due diligence with such cases. Having said that, the NFL doesn't feel "a need to do anything too early," per Anderson, so Watson's status is in limbo. Not only is it unclear if Watson will report to training camp, the quarterback may not be punished by the NFL until the legal process works itself out. Assuming Watson doesn't join his teammates next week, Houston is expected to roll with 10-year veteran Tyrod Taylor under center, at least for the time being.

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